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The Nutritional Outlook Podcast Episode 42: Nutritional Outlook's Ingredients to Watch in 2026
Nutritional Outlook interviews Scott Dicker, senior director of market insights at SPINS to discuss the 2026 Ingredients to Watch. Dicker unpacks sales trends in the nutraceutical space and what they mean for product formulators and marketers. This year's Ingredients to Watch include ashwagandha, colostrum, creatine, and protein.

Labcoats and Lullabies, Episode 1: Finding synergies in science and work-life balance
Labcoats and Lullabies is a special video interview series under the Nourish and Navigate banner dedicated to working moms in science. Hosted by Kriti Chaudhary, associate director of partnerships and strategy for Vedic Lifesciences, the series tells authentic stories of women who balance the rigor of sciences with the realities of motherhood.

Nourish and Navigate, Episode 3: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Rebeccca Takemoto, executive director of Women in Nutraceuticals, interviews Nikki Putnam Badding, MS, RDN, LD, Jen Cannon, chief of staff at Hahn, and Cheya Thousand, founder and chief empowerment officer of CT Wellness Co. about how to overcome imposter syndrome.

The Nutritional Outlook Episode 41: The evolution of the women's health category with Lori Lauersen of Unilever Wellbeing
Lori Lauersen, senior vice president of global R&D at Unilever Wellbeing talks about the company's efforts in the women's health category. Unilever Wellbeing's portfolio includes brands like Liquid IV, Nutrafol, Olly, Smarty Pants, Onit, Welly, and Equilibra. Lauersen emphasizes the importance of rigorous scientific research and real-world evidence to address women's health needs across life stages.

Nourish and Navigate, Episode 2: Amy Summers on having a mentorship mentality
Amy Summers, founder of Pitch Publicity and author of the forthcoming book "Lift," discussed the concept of mentorship mentality at the WIN Leadership Summit. She emphasized that mentorship is a mindset, not a task, and should be integrated into leadership. Summers shared her experience of mentoring interns who later became mentors themselves. She advised seeking mentors and mentees at all career stages, even informally, and highlighted the value of observing and learning from experienced professionals.

Nourish and Navigate, Episode 1: Finding Flow With Dr. Lise Alschuler
Nourish and Navigate: Women, Wellness, and Leadership is a podcast spotlighting the trailblazers, change makers, and rising voices of women in the nutraceutical industry. In partnership with Women in Nutraceuticals and Nutritional Outlook, we bring you bold conversations, fresh insights, and real stories that move our industry forward.

The Nutritional Outlook Podcast Episode 40: Probiotics for Performance
Nutritional Outlook interviews Jonathan Scheiman, PhD, co-founder and CEO of Fitbiomics to talk about the intersection of gut microbiome and physical fitness and learn how the company decoded the microbiomes from elite athletes to create innovative probiotic products that support sleep, energy, and performance.

The Nutritional Outlook Podcast Episode 39: Nutritional Outlook's Ingredients to Watch in 2025
In this episode, Nutritional Outlook interviews Scott Dicker, market insights director from market researcher SPINS, about ingredients and product categories nutraceutical and nutrition product manufacturers should watch in 2025.

The Nutritional Outlook Podcast Episode 38: Nutritional Outlook's Best of the Industry, Industry Leader, Shaheen Majeed
Shaheen Majeed has been a fixture in the dietary supplement industry, developing a stellar reputation through his leadership at Sabinsa Corp., helping grow the company built by his late father Muhammed Majeed, PhD. Shaheen’s accomplishments at Sabinsa helped modernize and strengthen the company’s brand, serving as a model for the rest of the industry. Now as global CEO and managing director of Sami-Sabinsa Group, Shaheen has the opportunity to apply his vision of the company’s future and build upon his father’s legacy. Nutritional Outlook speaks to Majeed about the personal growth he's experienced in the industry and his goals moving forward for his company.

Episode 37: Nutritional Outlook's Best of the Industry Supplier, Aker BioMarine
Nutritional Outlook's managing editor, Sebastian Krawiec, interviews Matts Johansen, Aker's CEO, and Simon Seward, Aker's CEO of human health ingredients.
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A 12-week pilot study in older adults found krill oil supplementation improved omega-3 status and showed preliminary signals related to pain reduction and mobility support.

The 90% TG Premium fish oil with 900 mg/g EPA/DHA enables high-potency supplement formulations with smaller capsule sizes while maintaining sensory profiles.

In the final part of her interview with Nutritional Outlook, Amy Summers, founder and president of Pitch Publicity, discusses how ingredient and supplement brands can use AI to simplify scientific communication without sacrificing authenticity, strategic thinking, and consumer trust.

The recognition for Ashwa.30 at the Barcelona show highlights a broader industry interest in clinically studied, low-dose botanical ingredients targeting sports nutrition, stress support, and active lifestyle formulations.

In the second part of her interview with Nutritional Outlook, Amy Summers, founder and president of Pitch Publicity, discusses how supplement brands are balancing science with relatable storytelling, while adapting their messaging strategies to meet rising consumer expectations around transparency, trust, and digital accessibility.

Multi-benefit supplements are the wave of the future, but successfully concepting, developing and marketing them is a present-day work in progress.

Participant selection can be an important part of achieving consistent outcomes across study population. Phenotype-based recruitment, for example, is one strategy that can help achieve clearer results compared to more heterogeneous populations.

In the first part of her interview with Nutritional Outlook, Amy Summers, founder and president of Pitch Publicity, explains why offering professional guidance should be integrated into every manager’s workflow, especially in the natural products industry.

The Food and Drug Administration has formalized a new post-market assessment process for chemicals used in food and simultaneously opened reassessments of butylated hydroxytoluene and azodicarbonamide.

The company’s new agentic AI tool is designed to help the nutraceutical industry streamline ingredient evaluation, product development, and commercialization decisions.

Perimenopause blindsides even clinicians. Amanda Frick, ND, senior vice president of Medical, Clinical, & Scientific Affairs at Thorne shares her personal experience going through perimenopause and emphasizes the importance of proactive, woman-led research for transforming the way women's health solutions are developed.

Nutritional Outlook interviews Idil Kavakli, managing director of FrieslandCampina Ingredients about the company's new North American applications lab.

The transition to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) signals a potential shift toward multisystem metabolic interventions in the women’s health category.

Companies must understand California Senate Bill 343, aka the Truth in Recycling Law, to meet compliance requirements by the October 4, 2026, effective date.

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary resigned from the agency, with FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Kyle Diamantas acting as commissioner until a replacement is confirmed.

Optimizing bioavailability and tailoring dosage form solutions to complement the strengths and weaknesses of active ingredients are valid ways to deliver maximal benefits to supplement consumers.

A look at the science behind folate, ubiquinol, and probiotics, plus the latest trends in reproductive health support.

The acquisition strengthens the gummy supplement manufacturer North American production capabilities and positions the company for continued growth in functional delivery formats.

Once a lesser-known category, postbiotics are quickly emerging as targeted, science-backed ingredients with applications spanning immunity, beauty-from-within, and stress support, reshaping the future of biotics innovation.

With clinical data validating centuries of traditional use, shatavari is emerging as one of the most versatile ingredients in women's health, supporting menopause, hormone balance, lactation, and sexual health.

Ministry of Ayush restricts the use of ashwagandha leaves in extracts citing potential injury. While these restrictions were put into place in India where many ashwagandha products are produced, it's unclear what the impact will be on US ashwagandha inventory. Additionally, brands that use ashwagandha leaves in extracts defend the effectiveness and safety of their products.

In this interview, Isabel Mirfakhraie, technical marketing associate at Imbibe, explores the technical shifts occurring in the functional beverage market, detailing a holistic formulation approach, flavor modulation, and future trends in consumer demands.

In this interview, Isabel Mirfakhraie, Technical Marketing Associate at Imbibe, discusses optimizing functional beverages for efficacy, stability, and taste using advanced formulation and taste modulation techniques.

The ingredient supplier is advancing a broader longevity platform centered on pairing mechanistic aging science with clinically measurable benefits in mobility, cognition, and performance.

The US Food and Drug Administration reported mostly low or undetectable contaminants in infant formula, while signaling continued oversight and future action.

The trade association urges FDA to formalize flexible labeling practices, arguing that current ambiguity around DSHEA disclaimer placement is driving litigation risk and regulatory uncertainty.

The jelly stick delivery format is designed for ingredient stability, dosing precision, and low-sugar formulations, supporting multiple health categories.

With a positive EFSA opinion in hand, Nutriearth highlights a bioactive vitamin D3 oil and functional powder designed for improved absorption, lower dosing, and sustainable fortification strategies at Vitafoods Europe.

A new clinical study shows TriNutra’s ThymoQuin-OCare lozenges support gingival health and promotes beneficial oral microflora diversity.

Associations in the natural products space argue that FDA’s interpretation of “dietary substance” is too narrow, potentially limiting innovation, safety oversight, and market access for emerging ingredients.

An ex vivo study from NXT USA and ProDigest suggests Digexin delivers prebiotic-like activity through microbiome modulation, potentially opening a new pathway for digestive health formulations.

Perimenopause spotlights a bigger gap: trials ignore life-stage biology. Learn why evidence must match real women, new moms, and aging men.

Manufacturing nutraceuticals requires specialized mixers that can meet strict parameters for achieving homogeneity, easy and rapid cleaning, as well as energy efficiency.
























